Health officials extend community outreach to help those most impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to be a major health threat, especially for Minnesotans with disabilities. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted […]
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Laura Baker and her school left a lasting legacy
Much has changed since 1897, when the words “nervous” and “backward” were used to describe children with disabilities. The Laura […]
Learn about our new website and NewsMatch effort
Learn about the new Access Press website and support our fundraising efforts at an upcoming virtual event, Access Press Presents: […]
Settlement reached with Andersen Corporation over rescinded offer
Window and door manufacturer Andersen Corporation must pay a former job applicant a year’s worth of pay as part of […]
Closures, sanctions cause worry
As Minnesota group home residents struggle with a lack of staffing and closures, another curveball has been thrown at many […]
2022 Minnesota State Fair offers accommodations
Planning ahead can make the Minnesota State Fair a more enjoyable experience for people with disabilities and their family and […]
Many options are available to enjoy Minnesota’s great outdoors
Go out and play! Disabled Minnesotans can find an array of ways to get outdoors and have fun. See the […]
Special Olympics USA en route to Minnesota for 2026
Excitement is building for the 2026 Special Olympics USA, which will be held in Minnesota. The state’s successful bid for […]
Free masks, tests, additional testing sites are part of pandemic fight
Hundreds of millions of free high-quality N95 masks and COVID-19 tests are being distributed by the federal government. Whether it […]
‘We need you. Come join us’ is message to future healthcare workers
by Commissioner Steve Grove, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) I was honored to lead a robust roundtable […]
More resources, community input would benefit Metro Mobility, its users
by Michael Sack To put it simply: Metro Mobility needs more resources to be a beneficial service to the community. […]
Sixteen will retire
State lawmakers eyeing the future, announcing changes Several Minnesota legislators will be wrapping up their tenures this year. The state’s […]
Minnesotans with multiple barriers to employment can find help
Many people with disabilities seek meaningful employment, yet run into obstacles. Now several service providers around the state, including some […]
New board members sought
Joining the Access Press Board of Directors is a great way to serve Minnesota’s disability community. There’s still time to […]
New board members sought
In the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Access Press Board of Directors seeks to expand its membership by […]
